The Best Laid Plans by Leeco

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 26, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image. Did you ever have one of those times when everything looked like it was about to come together right in front of you? Well I had such a moment recently. I was coming back from getting my mail when I noticed a Passionflower Beetle on a Passionflower vine. Since I always have my trusty pocket camera with me, I decided to get a few shots. I edged a bit closer and knelt down for a better angle and then noticed that a Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus) had been stalking this Beetle. The Beetle seemed unaware of anything and without any immediate plan. It was obvious that the Spider did not notice me because he was intently focused on the Beetle and had a plan - catch the Beetle. I had a plan also - capture the entire sequence. I got this first shot just before the Spider made his final move and suddenly, *#^~ happened. To paraphrase an old saying - "The best laid plans of spiders and men often go awry", lol. I had been so focused on the Spider stalking the Beetle that I had not noticed I was being stalked also. I had not seen his approach but but suddenly, my cat chose just this moment to run up and rub against my leg as well as the plant where the action was occurring. Needless to say, The Beetle was gone in a flash and the Spider was giving me dirty looks, lol. I got one more pic of the Spider that I will post tomorrow. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (18)

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mbz2662

12:59AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

LoL... Did the cat make you jump? Wonderful shot while it lasted!

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Chaosphoto

1:59AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

great story Lee, I had 4 cats once and one of them always interfered with shots in my garden but it was hard not to forgive them

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flora-crassella

2:14AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

...ist das eine schöne Aufnahme!!! "Beide" so farbenprächtig! Ein wirklicher Glücksfall für Dich, die Spinne und Käfer zu erwischen!!!! Bravo!!!!

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durleybeachbum

2:27AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

I know that feeling so well! Not cats with me, but the dogs can interfere sometimes. It is interesting that these two creatures share very similar colouring.

vlaaitje

5:29AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

lucky you, I think the spider had a good meal.....

snozwanger

5:34AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Beautiful photo. Its too bad the rest got interrupted, but catching this scene was marvelous.

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GBCalls

9:04AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Super play by play. Excellent !

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StandsInAwe

9:11AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Excellent shot! Great colors! Too bad you missed the real action... Maybe next time.

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tizjezzme

9:38AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Oh my god Lee, doesn't that just tick you off??? LOL My cats do that to me ALL THE TIME!! But of course, you can't be angry with the kitty; kitty is just loving you :) Great shot here though ? :) very good..

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bpclarke

10:08AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Cute story and excellent capture. Bunny

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deweygg

11:15AM | Sat, 26 July 2008

The life of a nature photographer! For me it usually happens after I had just gotten the camera on the tripod, gotten the correct lens, set the remote, focus and then bye, bye - missed the shot. It always happens! You have my empathy! Good photo anyway!

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JeffG7BRJ

12:02PM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Excellent title after reading the story Lee, it happens to me quite often, just about to press the shutter and something interupts. With me though it is usually humans that cause the problem. Superb capture of them both on the same leaf though. Bravo!!!!!

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